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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.58, 6,987.76 and 2,825.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.58, 6,987.76 and 2,825.42 is: 3,899.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.58 : 6,987.76 = 2,825.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.58/6,987.76 = 2,825.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.58x = 6,987.76 × 2,825.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.58x = 19,743,356.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,743,356.86/5,063.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.09

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